Job descriptionJob Title Registered Nurse - Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) Job Summary Join a dedicated team at The Queen's Medical Center, a 575-bed private, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1859, it stands as the state's major referral center for complex conditions, including Hawaii's only Level I Trauma Center, TJC Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NAEC Level IV Epilepsy Center. The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) in the Queen Emma Tower is a specialized 14-bed unit (8 beds on QET4D, 6 beds on QET 5D) providing 24-hour neurointensivist and acute care nurse practitioner coverage. This unit is dedicated to the comprehensive care of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients with a wide range of neurological illnesses. Common admissions include post-neurosurgical or neurointerventional procedures, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, ischemic stroke, intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage, CNS tumors, status epilepticus, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and myasthenia gravis. The NSICU also supports overflow medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU patients. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the clinical care for a diverse patient population within the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Integrate all healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient and family outcomes. Establish and maintain a consistent and accountable relationship with patients and their families. Initiate and develop comprehensive plans of care tailored to individual patient needs. Provide thorough patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and recovery. Engage in utilization management to optimize patient care resources. Facilitate effective discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization. Required Qualifications Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Minimum of twelve (12) months of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse experience, preferably within the last three (3) years. Preferred Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN). Skills & Competencies Proficiency in advanced neurological assessment and monitoring techniques. Experience with critical care interventions, including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring. Ability to manage patients with complex neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and status epilepticus. Competence in administering neuro-specific medications and managing intracranial pressure. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and rapid response skills in emergent situations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient/family education. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively. Shift Details Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC) Shift Duration: 8 hours Days per Week: 5 days Contract Length: 1 week Start Date: September 14, 2026 Call Requirements: Not specified. Weekend Rotations: Not specified. Licensing Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.